HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 02.22 PRC MinutesCITY OF APACHE JUNCTION
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
1001 North Idaho Road
Apache Junction, Az. 85219
REGULAR MEETING
February 22, 1993
A regular meeting of the Apache Junction Parks and Recreation
Commission was held on February 22, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. at the Apache
Junction City Hall pursuant to notice as prescribed by law.
PRESENT ABSENT
Nick McVicker, Chairman
Judd Williams, Vice Chairman
Lois Broman
Loyd Lynch
Gary Mulholland
STAFF PRESENT:Jeff Bell, Director of Parks & Recreation
Mary D. March, Secretary
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
STAFF COMMENTS:
Chairman McVicker called the meeting to
order at 7:05 p.m. and led the Commission
in the pledge of allegiance.
Lois Broman made a motion to accept the
agenda as presented.Loyd Lynch seconded
this motion,and the motion passed
unanimously.
Judd Williams made a motion to accept the
minutes from January 25,1993,regular
meeting as presented.Loyd Lynch
seconded this motion which passed
unanimously.
Mr.Bell updated the Commission on
department activity as follows:
The Little League's Board of Directors
were contacted in regards to financial
support for the backstop extensions at
the Little League field. They informed us
at this time they are in no financial
position to assist but, may be at the end
of the season.The backstop extensions
totalled $4,400.00.
We are in the process of contracting the
OLD BUSINESS:
A. "Multi -Use Trail"
Master Plan:
replastering of the community pool.
Dan Olsen, Parks Worker I transferred to
the operations division.140
Applications have been received to fill
this position, which we will do after we
know the outcome of the Home Rule
election on March 9.
Since the last meeting we have received
five talent bank applications for vacant
commission seats,the new appointment
process includes an interview with the
City Manager.We hope to have interviews
and have the Council approve appointments
by next months meeting.
The department assisted the Police
Department and Chamber of Commerce in a
technical advisory capacity during this
years Lost Dutchman Days,greatly
reducing our normal participation.We
still offered our annual softball &
racquetball tournaments and assisted
Gordon Grandy with the Over -the -Line
tournament.
Mr. Bell informed the Commission that the
consultants have provided the final draft
on the trail and will be presenting it
for approval at the March 2, 1993 regular
Council meeting.
B. Five Year Parks Plan: Mr.Bell provided the Commission with
handouts on current prioritized list with
dollar figures,proposed projects
already in the prioritized list and
additional projects not included in the
current plan and summarized the
prioritized list and proposed projects
for the public present.
Chairman McVicker opened discussion to
the public to get input necessary for
finalization of plan.
Concerns in whether or not the community
pool can accommodate our community any
longer and the need for a new, olympic
style pool were expressed especially with
the initiation of a School Swim Team this
coming school year.These concerns were
expressed by Debby Anderson, Barry Sutter
C. Rodeo Park
Improvement:
and Hank Steelsmith.
John McDonald gave many reasons
justifying the higher prioritization of
the Multi -Use Trail,such as the
historical and education value besides
recreational value for students to winter
visitors that the archaeological studies
required to mitigate this site would
produce and the possible artifacts that
could be displayed at our museum.
After more input was received and
information was provided in regards to
funds available & budgeted history, grant
criteria &process,the Commission
expressed a desire to receive more input
and include soon to be appointed
Commission members in the process of
updating the plan.
Mr. Bell informed the Commission that a
lot of interest was received in regards
to the Rodeo Park Facility.The first
meeting was held just prior to the
Commission meeting at 6:00 p.m.and
responsibilities have been designated.
Interested individuals are obtaining
information to provide at the next
meeting, scheduled for March 8, 6:00 p.m.
in the Senior/Community Center.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Operating & Procedures
Manual:Mr. Bell expressed that he had hoped to
be more prepared at this time but the
department has not completed new job
descriptions to be included in the part
time classification.Other than their
inclusion we will be recommending no
fees/rental increases.
B. Request for Upcoming
Agenda Items:Operating and Procedures Manual,Five
Year Park Plan, "Multi -Use Trail" Master
Plan, Rodeo Park Improvements
C. Selection of Next
Meeting Date:March 22, 1993
PUBLIC COMMENT:NONE
BOARD DISCUSSION:NONE
ADJOURNMENT:Loyd Lynch made a motion to adjourn, Lois
Broman seconded and the motion passed
unanimously.
APPROVED:
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